Spanish Born Ghana Striker Inaki Williams Shows Vini Jr Support After Racist Abuse

Spanish Born Ghana Striker Inaki Williams Shows Vini Jr Support After Racist Abuse

Lukman Mumuni
updated at May 22, 2023 at 12:56 PM
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  • Inaki Williams has called for an end to racism in La Liga
  • The Ghana international sent a message of support to Vinicius Jr.
  • The Real Madrid star suffered racist abuse during the game against Valencia

Ghana forward Inaki Williams has shown solidarity with Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr. following the racist abuse he suffered during the game against Valencia.

The Brazilian forward was sent off after reacting furiously, following racist chants in the 1-0 defeat to Valencia at the Estadio Mestalla on Sunday.

Born to Ghanaian parents in Spain, Williams took to social media to show support for the Brazilian, calling for an end to racism in La Liga.

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Inaki Williams has shown support to Vinicius Jr. after he was racially abused. Photo: Jose Breton
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"Racism is inadmissible in any circumstance, in football and in society. Let's get this over with. NO TO RACISM," wrote the Ghana international on Twitter.

Vinicius Jr has suffered several racist abuse since moving to Spain and believes the game which once starred the likes of Ronaldo, Messi and Ronaldinho is being marred by the disgusting act of racism.

"It wasn't the first time, nor the second, nor the third. Racism is normal in La Liga. The competition thinks it's normal, the Federation does too and the opponents encourage it. I'm so sorry. The championship that once belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano and Messi today belongs to racists," wrote Vinicius Jr. on Twitter.
"A beautiful nation, which welcomed me and which I love, but which agreed to export the image of a racist country to the world. I'm sorry for the Spaniards who don't agree, but today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists. And unfortunately, for everything that happens each week, I have no defense. I agree. But I am strong and I will go to the end against racists. Even if far from here."

Several sporting stars, including his Real Madrid teammates, have condemned the abuse suffered by the youngster.

Courtois supports Vini Jr.

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Real Madrid superstar Thibaut Courtois has said that he would leave the pitch along with Vinicius Junior if the latter receives racist abuse.

The Brazilian attacker was the subject of constant racist slurs during the La Liga away clash against Valencia on Sunday, in what was the 10th incident of racist abuse the forward has experienced this season.

The game had to be paused in one instance, as Vinicius, along with other Los Blancos players, went to point out a particular fan who was hurling racist abuse at him.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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